Rugby union Archives

Rugby clubs heading to Principality Stadium to compete for silverware

Over the next fortnight, seven rugby clubs from Caerphilly County Borough will be competing for silverware at the Principality Stadium.

Bargoed have extended their lead at the top of the WRU National Championship table with a hard-fought victory over Pontypool RFC

A late Dafydd Thomas try kept Bedwas in the title race with a bonus-point win over a spirited Narberth.

Bedwas kept up the pressure on league leaders Bargoed with a 36-31 win over Cardiff Met.

On the brink of collapse post-Covid, Aberbargoed RFC and Markham RFC joined forces to save rugby in their communities.

Bargoed cruised to a 56-19 win over struggling Tata Steel in the WRU National Championship.

Bedwas earned a losing bonus-point in a narrow 16-12 defeat to Glamorgan Wanderers on Saturday, March 12.

Senghenydd RFC manager Richard Gater said the club had to move its focus away from winning and towards player development and enjoyment.

One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.

Scottish rugby club Hawick Harlequins RFC made their biannual touring trip to Bargoed this weekend as part of a 52-year tradition.